Mold, Moisture, and your Home
With the unending pandemic, everyday we are learning that
small businesses are struggling to keep their ‘lights on’. With the state of New Jersey slowly opening
in phases, customers are more receptive to allowing essential workers in their
homes to help with emergency services.
When you consider the statistics, it becomes clear just how
common and devastating a problem water damage can be. According to industry
estimates, 14,000 people in the US experience a water damage emergency at home
or work each day. With the social
distancing/working from home approach, we must consider that ½ of these losses
were caught much faster, leaving little to no damage. However, the other ½ tried mitigating the
affected areas on their own. Depending
on the insureds’ policy there could be a very big problem if the damages were
not addressed properly.
How does one move forward?
The microorganisms that turn into mold colonies are always
in the air around us, so mold growth will start quickly—within 24 to 48 hours
of water exposure. Mold will continue to grow if the moisture level is high. In
buildings, mold is most fond of organic porous surfaces.
So, here is the issue.
Will insurance carriers pay for mold remediation caused by not
mitigating properly? The answer is - it
is too soon to tell. However, think
about the health risks you are exposing everyone to.
Having a professional come and remediate is always
preferable, but under the circumstances it was understandable that people were
frightened. But fear not of Savage
Restoration!
Savage Restoration is working hard following CDC protocols
mitigating customers homes. Do not let
the mold damage get worse. Call us
today!